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A research and extension unit of the

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

WRRC - Greater depth, broader perspective for a clear water future

WRRC Invites Proposals for 2023 Annual Conference - Submit a proposal

Office Update 1-4-2022

Greater depth,
broader perspective
for a clear water future

We tackle key water policy and management issues, empower informed decision-making, and enrich understanding through engagement, education,
and applied research.

2021 WRRC Photo Contest Winner: James Bowman - Whitewater Draw, AZ (cropped)

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Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

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Arizona Water Map Poster

Water Map

The Water Resources Research Center Arizona Water Map Poster is the latest in our series of reliable and concise visual representations of Arizona's water resources. This, the fourth edition of the map is the product of a design and review process that engaged stakeholders from across regions and sectors. The new map reflects the current state of water resources in Arizona, as well as a culture of management and planning unique to the state.

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Outreach

We transfer water research results and information to other researchers, water managers, policy makers, and the wider public through publications, conferences, lectures, seminars, and workshops.

 
Director’s Activities
 
33
ENGAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES
spanning from
Arizona to Israel
 
7
STUDENTS ADVISED
in Arizona, national, and
global water policy
 
11
PUBLICATIONS
including posted
materials and papers
 
12.9k
INDIVIDUALS
REACHED

Through engagement
activities (estimated)
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Brown Bag Seminars
 
710
ATTENDANCE
in person and via
online webinars
25 Speakers
including local,
national, and
international
experts
 
210
additional
online views
following the
presentations
 
 
 
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Annual Conference
 
333
PEOPLE REGISTERED

for the 2018 conference
The Business of Water
26 Speakers
and Panelists
 
Spring 2018
AWR Newsletter
recaps key messages
from the
conference
 
18 Conference
sponsors
 
Presentations
available on the
WRRC website
 
 
 
 
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Programs

 
Water RAPIDS (Water Research and Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems) helps communities balance a secure water future for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors with the water demands of the natural environment. Planning for people and natural resources together will lead to a more sustainable future.
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The Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP) is a joint effort between Mexico and the United States to evaluate shared aquifers. Under this program, scientists from each country collaborate on producing binational studies on shared waters. The Mexican and U.S. Principal Engineers of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) signed the “Joint Report of the Principal Engineers Regarding the Joint Cooperative Process United States-Mexico” for the TAAP.
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Groundwater is increasingly important for meeting water demand across the United States. Forward thinking governance and effective management are necessary for its sustainable use. The U.S. has state governments that are primarily reponsible for groundwater governance (i.e., making laws, policies, and regulations) and management (i.e., implementation of laws, policies, and regulations).
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Arizona, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories are arid/semi-arid lands that face similar water challenges. The Water Resources Research Center has been working to facilitate communication and develop partnerships related to water management and policy in the Middle East. The focus has been on the critical water issues of water-stressed regions and transboundary waters.
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Additional Programs

Desert Water Harvesting Initiative
Conserve2Enhance

Upcoming Events

Featured Event
Feb 10 3:30PM
Special Event

19th Annual WRRC Chocolate Fest

Please join us on Friday, February 10 from 3:30 to 5:00 PM for the WRRC’s Annual Chocolate Fest. This year, we are thrilled to be hosting this fun event in-person at the WRRC’s offices! The agenda this year is simple: gather with friends and colleagues, enjoy chocolaty treats, and see the winning photographs from our 2022 Annual Photo Contest. In keeping with tradition, this year’s celebration will be a chocolate potluck! Start thinking about what you would like to bake, concoct, purchase, or brew, then bring your favorite divine chocolate delectation to share.

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News

Featured News
Engagement
January 13, 2023
WRRC Invites Proposals for 2023 Annual Conference

The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center invites proposals for conference presentations and posters for its 2023 Annual Conference, What Can We Do? Solutions to Arizona’s Water Challenges. Proposals should offer solutions to the pressing water resource challenges currently facing Arizona and the region. Drought in the Colorado River Basin may be foremost on many people’s minds, but beyond this critical challenge, the pressures of growth and climate change continue to be troubling.

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Education
November 14, 2022
WRRC 104(b) RFP Coming in December

The WRRC’s FY 2023 call for 104(b) research grant proposals has been delayed by national level changes to the 104(b) program schedule. Interested researchers at any of Arizona’s three universities should look for the Request for Proposals (RFP) in December 2022. As usual

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November 04, 2022
APW AmeriCorps Spotlight: Juliana Perez

My name is Juliana, and I am one of four AmeriCorps Water Educators in Tucson working with Arizona Project WET (APW). So much happened in our first few weeks on the job. We all jumped right into the action. As water educators, we are tasked with teaching students from 4th grade all the way through high school through APW’s different programs. During the first month, in addition to learning about water and how to lead the lessons through training and seminars, we also had firsthand teaching experiences.

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November 04, 2022
Reclamation Announces New Federal Action on the Colorado River

On Friday, October 28, the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced the initiation of an expedited process for developing a “Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)” on proposed revisions to the December 2007 Record of Decision relating to the Colorado River Interim Guidelines. The SEIS will lay out options to address the troubling operating conditions facing the river system now and in the future. Public comments submitted by December 20 will be reflected in the draft SEIS to be released next spring, with the final expected in late summer.

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Engagement
November 04, 2022
WRRC Offers Three Events in November

The WRRC has three great events lined up for this month. Next week, on Thursday, November 10, we will be hosting a Brown Bag webinar featuring two University of Arizona (UArizona) graduate students who will each present on their 104(b) research projects. The presentation from Chandler Noyes will address the paleoclimate and past recharge rates in the Tucson Basin across the Holocene.

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Engagement
October 28, 2022
Divine Kickingbird Receives First Rodney Blaine Lewis Scholars Award

The inaugural recipient of the Rodney Blaine Lewis Scholars Award is Divine Kickingbird, who is enrolled at the University of Arizona as a first-year law student and aims to join the graduate program in Tribal Governance. 

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Engagement
October 07, 2022
Desalination – A Solution to Dwindling Water Supply?

Desalination is often considered as an important option for augmenting Arizona’s water supply. WRRC Director Sharon Megdal has recently been consulted for news stories from NPR and ABC regarding desalination projects. 

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Online Tools

Beyond the Mirage

Beyond the Mirage

A full feature documentary that tells the story about the future of water in the west. From that documentary, make your own movie from hundreds of quality clips.

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Conserve2Enhance

Water Use Dashboard™

Get conservation tips, track water savings, and make your drops count! Connecting voluntary water conservation with community action.

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